The Dalai Lama Explained: The Last Lama?

The Dalai Lama, the spiritual and [formerly] political leader of the Tibetan people. But what even is the Dalai Lama? And if he gets his way, will he be the last one?Check out Step Back History's video "What do Buddhists Believe?" for an overview!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8m8ur_tE1oBecome a member of our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastYou can also donate to the show at: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastFor religious studies book recommendations, see: https://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastFollow me on:Twitter @andrewmarkhenrywww.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBibliography:BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-30510018NYT Magazine: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/06/magazine/the-last-dalai-lama.htmlIntroduction to Tibetan Buddhism: https://books.google.com/books?id=cy980CH84mEC&printsec=frontcover&dq=intro+to+tibetan+buddhism&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiH0bCb0svgAhWDZd8KHfbCDX0QuwUILTAA#v=onepage&q=reincarnation&f=falseDalai Lama's address on his reincarnation: https://www.dalailama.com/messages/retirement-and-reincarnation/reincarnation Chinese Government Spokesperson on the Dalai Lama's succession: https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xwfw_665399/s2510_665401/t1465639.shtml Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices